Five Letter Boy Names

Racer's slower brother.

The late Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson, author of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, introduced his Swedish name to the wider world -- not that too many people outside Scandinavia have adopted it.

This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.

A modern invention with a number of possible origins, Kyair has doubled in use since 2020. While the spelling Kyaire is currently favored, Kyair is sleek and concise, gives you the nickname Ky, and the feel of popular choices like Kaiser and Kairo.

The traditional spelling of River is currently in the US and the UK Top 200s, where it ranks as a solidly unisex option. Ryver, with its edgy Y and sharper, less tranquil vibe has yet to catch up, perhaps because its similarity to Ryder might lead to mispronunciations. Nevertheless, in 2023 it was given to 80 American boys - and to 70 girls - making it an equally unisex choice as River, with a contemporary (though possibly confusing) twist.

At one time, the surname Poole denoted someone who lived near a pool. Not in the chlorinated sense — pool was another word for pond.

Form of Lucas found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The name of a minor character in Game of Thrones, Balon Greyjoy, the ancient lord of the Iron Islands and father to lead character Theon Greyjoy.